Fordlands Crescent, Bideford, EX39

Semi detached 2 bed bungalow with gardens designed and arranged for ease of maintenance and to the rear enjoying a most pleasing open rural aspect. Situated within a popular and mature residential area on the edge of town. Available with no onward chain.

The Raleigh area is on the fringe of Bideford town approx. ¾ mile from the shopping centre and quayside but actually within the village boundaries of Northam which is also approx. 1 mile away. Being pleasantly set between the 2 and on hand for local amenities, shops, schools and recreational facilities. The seaside resort of Westward Ho! with its long sandy beach and adjoining Championship Golf Course is just over 2 miles distant and there is easy access to the North Devon Link Road allowing direct communication to North Devon’s principal town of Barnstaple and the M5 Motorway link north of Tiverton.

SERVICES: All mains services. Gas fired central heating. Upvc double glazed windows.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: B.

TENURE: Freehold

DIRECTIONS TO FIND: From Bideford Quay proceed along Kingsley Road in a northerly direction passing Morrison’s Supermarket on the right and continuing until reaching Rydon Garage after which turn immediately left and proceed up Raleigh Hill. Take the first left into Southcott Road and then first left again into Fordlands Crescent and the bungalow will be found within a short distance on the left-hand side.

The accommodation is at present arranged to provide (measurements are approximate):-

Upvc double glazed double doors give access to:

ENTRANCE PORCH: Wall light. Obscure upvc double glazed front door with colour glazing and leadwork finish.

LIVING ROOM: 13'6" (4.11m) x 13' (3.95m) plus bay. Gas fire with wooden surround and mantle. Bay window with upvc double glazed windows and fitted vertical blinds. Decorative wooden beamed ceiling. Built-in storage cupboard. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid. Double sliding doors to:-

FRONT BEDROOM/DINING ROOM: 10'2" (3.11m) x 8'9" (2.66m) plus bay. Decorative wooden beamed ceiling. Bay window with upvc double glazed windows and fitted vertical blinds. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

BACK BEDROOM: 10'8" (3.25m) x 9'11" (3.02m) Upvc double glazed window with fitted vertical blinds and an extremely pleasant open rural aspect. Central heating radiator. Carpet as laid.

BATHROOM: 7'4" (2.26m) x 4'11" (1.5m) Full wall tiling. Panelled bath with electric shower over, curtain and rail. Low level wc. Wash hand basin with storage cupboard under. Wall mounted mirror fronted medicine cabinet. Central heating radiator. Shelved corner wall unit. Access hatch to loft space. Obscure upvc double glazed window with roller blind. Tiled effect laminate flooring.

KITCHEN: 7'4" (2.23m) x 6'4" (1.92m) Stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit with cupboards under. Recess space for electric cooker with extractor hood over. Floor to ceiling built-in cupboard which also houses the combination gas boiler. Working surface area with cupboards and drawers under. Range of matching wall cupboards. Laminate flooring. Upvc double glazed internal window to the utility room and upvc double glazed door giving access to:-

UTILITY ROOM: 7'7" (2.31m) x 6'8" (2.02m) Upvc double glazed windows which enjoy a fabulous open rural aspect. Plumbing for washing machine. Central heating radiator. Upvc double door to the rear garden.

OUTSIDE: Front garden being 26'10" (8.19m) x 15'3" (4.66m) containing gated hardstanding parking space, patio area with flower/shrub bed surround. Side access pathway leads to the rear garden. The rear garden which enjoys a most delightful open rural aspect has been arranged and created for ease of maintenance in mind, being paved, decked and stone chipped. Useful shed and sub floor storage beneath the utility room addition.